What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant (Defense Litigation) position at COOPER LEVENSON?
Overview
Seeking highly professional and experienced Legal Assistant with a strong background in Defense Litigation. Must be well versed in preparing all types of legal documents and exhibits, and with e-filing with the courts.
Duties
- Provides confidential administrative support to attorneys.
- Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail, faxes and deliveries.
- Performs typing assignments and transcribes dictation involving legal terminology.
- Establishes, maintains, processes and oversees files, correspondence, databases, records, certificates and/or other documents.
- Schedules appointments and performs other duties related to maintaining attorney schedules. May schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences, and arranges for conferences and teleconferences.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of standard office procedures, computers and related software applications
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Ability to create, compose and edit written communications and materials
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of clients in a diverse community
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience with NetDocs, a plus
- Organized and task-oriented to ensure deadlines are met
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
- Professional in appearance and manner
- A minimum of 1 year prior Legal Assistant experience, preferred
Cooper Levenson is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $29